Sparkling Watermelon Juice

8 cups ripe watermelon chunks
12 ounces sparkling mineral water
Ice cubes
Small handful mint leaves (optional)

Use a strong blender to puree watermelon chunks, mint leavesand a few splashes of the sparkling water together.

Combine watermelon puree with sparkling water in a large pitcher. Chill for one hour before serving over ice cubes in tall glasses.

Serves 6.